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congressional

[kənˈɡrɛʃənl]

congressional Definition

  • 1relating to the United States Congress or its members
  • 2relating to a congress or conference

Using congressional: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "congressional" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The congressional committee is investigating the matter.

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    The congressional elections are coming up soon.

  • Example

    The president vetoed the congressional bill.

  • Example

    The congressional delegation met with the foreign leaders.

congressional Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for congressional

Phrases with congressional

  • congressional district

    a geographical area that elects a representative to the United States House of Representatives

    Example

    The congressional district includes parts of three counties.

  • a meeting held by a congressional committee to gather information and testimony on a particular subject

    Example

    The congressional hearing on the oil spill lasted for several days.

  • a published collection of the proceedings and debates of the United States Congress

    Example

    The senator's speech was entered into the congressional record.

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Summary: congressional in Brief

The term 'congressional' [kənˈɡrɛʃənl] refers to things related to the United States Congress or its members, such as 'The congressional committee is investigating the matter.' It can also refer to conferences or meetings, as in 'The congressional hearing on the oil spill lasted for several days.' Other phrases include 'congressional district,' which is a geographical area that elects a representative to the United States House of Representatives.

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